Culinary tapestry is woven with the influences of diverse people who have inhabited this rich land.
In this exploration of Turkmen culinary heritage, we’ll delve into the traditional method of making butter using a churner – a practice deeply rooted in nomadic Turkmen life.
The very first stage starts by pouring room-temperature heavy cream into the churner, filling it halfway. The rhythmic dance of the handle sets the churning process in motion, guiding the cream from its liquid form into whipped cream, and eventually separating into the golden richness of butter and the nutritious byproduct, buttermilk. This alchemical process takes its time, typically spanning 15-20 minutes. Bid farewell to the buttermilk, a treasure to be stored for future culinary endeavors. 🧈
Next stage is Shaping the butter into a block or a form of your choosing,and nestle it in the cool embrace of the refrigerator for future enjoyment.